Today’s Meditation

Chaos

Read Genesis 1:1-8

We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

— 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NRSV)

Conducting Vacation Bible School is a difficult mission. We always have last-minute additions to the program and catch issues that had been overlooked in the planning. We always have a helper or two who, for legitimate reasons, cannot make it. Registration is always a madhouse. Yet, God is good. We proclaim God’s word. We instruct children about the goodness of God and God’s kingdom. We teach them how to relate to God and how to conform their lives to God’s will. In kingdom terms it is a success. Yet, we always experience frayed nerves, anxiety, and general confusion and stress in the process.

This speaks to me of how God works in our lives. We are not perfect, and our lives are not perfect. Yet, God forgives us in our mess. God uses us anyway. It is a good thing that God does, because without God we would just have chaos. I am glad that we serve such a God.

Brad Reeves

(Texas, USA)

Thought for the Day: God can use us even though we are not perfect.

Prayer: Loving God, teach us to be willing to serve whenever and wherever needs arise in your kingdom. Amen.